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Vision Party swept Senate seats in this Fall’s UF Student Government election season, maintaining its majority about a year after it formed in Fall 2023.
For the first time since Florida hired head coach Todd Golden in 2022, the Gators men’s basketball team begins its season ranked inside the AP Top 25 at No. 21. It marks the first time UF begins its season ranked within the Top 25 since 2019 and the highest ranking under Golden during his tenure.
A year after Oct. 7, world politics have changed completely. Everyone remembers where they were that morning; many celebrated, but many more cried. Over 1,200 innocent Israelis being killed led to massive vigils, but even bigger protests and rallies. Relationships between countries changed, and relationships between friends changed. The world was never and would never be the same after that October morning.
Following a wire-to-wire road loss to No. 11 Tennessee, the Florida Gators left much to be desired offensively in Saturday’s 54th edition of a storied rivalry.
When Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton hit, campus closure announcements not only affected students, but also another crucial group — the faculty.
The short-lived reprieve from Hurricane Helene came to a sudden stop when another monstrosity was born in the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Milton ended hopes for a return to normalcy, forcing students and locals into a second scramble before the approaching storm.
Franky the Skeleton remains on prominent display year-round at twenty-three-year-old Madison Lagmiri’s home.
Cuando los huracanes Helene y Milton tocaron tierra en la Florida, los anuncios de cierre del campus no solo afectaron a los estudiantes, sino también a otro grupo crucial: los profesores.
When Steven Fisher first moved to Gainesville as a wide-eyed freshman, he found it difficult to adjust to the fast-paced college environment.
For those experiencing homelessness in Alachua County, GRACE Marketplace became a sanctuary offering safety from Hurricane Milton as the winds and rain began to bear down.
A Gainesville man was arrested Friday on suspicion of sexual offense against a minor at a haunted house. The incident happened at 303 SW 170th St., according to police records, at a Halloween haunted house event held by teenagers playing the “scare actors.”The 15-year-old victim was reportedly playing one of the “scare actors” and was sitting in a wheelchair along the property. According to the arrest report, Lonnie J. Ward, 47, was the last person who went through the haunted house. Upon entering, he allegedly approached the victim and touched her inappropriately, then stared at her “in a bizarre manner,” according to the arrest report.A teenager standing behind the victim witnessed the event and reported Ward tried to “play it off” by looking surprised and left the area after making eye contact with him.Ward denied allegations of touching the victim and stated he was looking for his son in the haunted house.Ward was charged with “lascivious molestation,” according to the arrest report Friday at his house.Contact Julia Levi at jlevi@alligator.org. Follow her on X @julialevi55.
GRACE Marketplace, which provides shelter and resources to Gainesville's homeless, announced the resignation of its CEO, Jon DeCarmine, in a press release Wednesday. His resignation is effective Dec. 31. DeCarmine had been the CEO of GRACE since 2017. Previously, he served as director of operations for three years.“Under his stewardship, the organization has flourished, improving the lives of our neighbors experiencing homelessness,” Kevin Spellicy, Chair of the Board of Directors, said in the press release. “We are immensely grateful for his vision, passion and commitment to our mission and wish him nothing but the best.” The board of directors said they will be searching for a new CEO and “ensuring the organization continues to thrive and meet the growing needs of the Gainesville community.”John Thomas, the Vice President of Advancement, has been appointed by the Board of Directors as the new interim CEO. Thomas’ position begins Jan. 1. According to the press release, Thomas joined GRACE in 2019 and has almost 15 years of nonprofit experience. He was previously the Director of Development at Peaceful Paths and contributed “significantly to that organization’s growth and success,” the press release said.“Thomas has a strong track record in advancing organizational missions and securing strategic partnerships,” the organization wrote. DeCarmine will continue to work with GRACE until Feb. 16 to aid with the transition.
One of the most prominent narratives in college football today is the inability for a program to maintain its commitments from high school players. This becomes especially prevalent as a head coach either begins to struggle in the win-loss column or faces heavy scrutiny from its fanbase.
¿Cuándo y dónde tocará tierra el huracán Milton?
Update: Traffic lights are out on Northwest 39th Avenue between 83rd Street and 98th Street, according to a City of Gainesville post on X.If there are no signal lights at an intersection, the post recommends treating it like a four-way stop. Red flashing lights should be treated as a stop sign. Under yellow flashing lights, drivers should proceed with caution only when traffic permits. Power has been restored to the outage near Saint Francis Catholic Academy, according to GRU’s outage map.
About 20 people gathered under umbrellas outside the Gainesville Regional Utility headquarters Monday afternoon with signs reading, “Vote yes for local public utilities.”
When a vigil for Israel descended into chaos after students perceived a loud noise as gunshots on Oct. 10, 2023, the only thing on Mordechai Krasnjanski’s mind was to run to safety.
After 23 years at the helm, Florida women’s tennis head coach Roland Thornqvist unexpectedly announced his retirement Monday morning.
4 P.M. UPDATE: Alachua County Public Schools, district offices and extracurricular activities will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, ACPS Spokesperson Jackie Johnson wrote in an email.
Beyond clubs promoting their next meeting and DoorDash handing out free Crumbl cookies, another organization is tabling across campus this election season: voter registration drives.
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